Jan Steen: The Drawing Lesson [Paperback]

In this fascinating exploration of Jan Steen'sThe Drawing Lesson, John Walsh offers an explanation of the individual parts and larger patterns of the work, allowing us to see how each prop and pose contributes to the larger theme--the art of painting and the education of the artist. He also recounts Steen's career and the history of the picture itself, presenting, in sum, not only an examination of a fine painting but also a lesson in how to look at and read a complex work of art.John Walshhas been Director of the J. Paul Getty Museum since 1983. Previously, he was curator of paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to articles in such publications asThe ConnoisseurandBurlington Magazine, he is the author of several exhibition catalogues includingA Mirror of Naturewith Cynthia P. Schneider.